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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-09-24
A Upas Growth.

To the Editor of the Western Kansas WORLD:
Faster than the growth of our young
forests, and more rapid than our climatic
changes, have the number of political as
pirants increased at our county seat
Their number is legion, and by taking
hold of hands, as it we're, great effort is
being made to compass all political influ-
ence and monopolize all Offices within
the gift of the people. The attention of
the farmers has been heretofore called to
this fact, and they have but to act united
ly to destroy the chains which are being
so quietly encircled about them.
1t is an accepted fact that Wa-Keeney
holds but one-third of the political
power of Trego county, and while her citi-
zens may, in the past, have contributed the
larger supply to our county treasury, the
present and future will greatly change the
ratio. Even were it not so, the surround
ing country is certainly entitled to repre-
sentation in the management of county
affairs.
"But what can farmers do at the desk?"
some one questions, and in reply let me
say that many of the farmers of western
Kansas, as well as of Trego county, could
bring to any county Office years of expe-
rience in almost every branch Of brain
work, and many could be found fully as
competent to fill official positions as any
officer hitherto elected, and with no dis
paragement to those who have worn the
honOrs.
Brother farmers, let us turn out in full
force on Oct, LIST, the day of the primaries,
and stand united for our rights to repre-
sentation as citizens of Trego, giving our
city friends to understand that they must
calculate upon surrendering few of the
offices to the outlying districts, and to
those who have endured the hardships of
pioneer life from the earliest settlement
of our county, and have thus indirectly
helped to make Wa-Keeney what it is to-
day. Give warning, also, to residents OF
other counties who may for time be
within our limits that they cannot and do
not represent the wishes OF the farming
community, and that it is for their inter-
est to take no hand in the management of
affairs wherein they have no legal voice
or right.
Yours for justice,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1887-09-24
RESTAURANT
BY GEO. 7. BAKER.
MEALS, % CENTS.
Also Good Rooms for Lodging.
Give me call.
East Side Franklin St wA-XEKNEY, KAN.
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

D. 8. Clotfelter, W. b. Bell,
doing business under the
arm name of Clotfelter
Bell, Plaintiffs,
Va.
George Beauchamp, ct al, Defendants.
Before 8. NJ Hutxel, Justice Of the Peace, Of Wa
Keeney township, Trego county, Kansas.
To George and Scott Beauchamp: you are hereby
notified that you have been sued before 8. n. Hut
EEL Justice Of the Peace, Wa-Keeney township, In
Trego county, Kansas, upon an account and two
promissory notes given to the Kansas Farmers In
surance Company; said account and notes are In
cluded in Plaintiffs bill of items as amended, said
claim of forty dollars; said vii, be heard be-
fore said Justice the oath day of October 1887 at
O'Clock p NJ, at which time Judgment viii be rem
dered against you for the Of $40 with interest
from May Is, 1886, according to the terms of said
notes. 8. M. HUTzEI,
1853 Justice of the Peace.
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Mrs. CLEVELAND, the first lady in
the land, in refusing to shake hands with
Governor Foraker ana his wife in Phil
adelphia the other day, displayed weak
point which nobody had been disposed to
attribute to her. The battle-hag-return
business was the only motive which could
have impelled her to such course.
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THE editor of the Scott City Sen

THE editor of the Scott City SEN
tind is seeking the Receivership OF the
Wa-Keeney land Office. Col. s. S. Rey-
nolds of Grainfeld however seems to hold
the Reyes foul.-[McAlaster Herald. 1t
would be odd enough if either Reyes or
Reynolds were to be appointed to this
position. Such move would be break
in the right direction. Importing men to
fill public positions in western Kansas is
grossly improper. AS good men for fed
eral positions live is western Kansas as
can be found anywhere else. The Kansas
politicians are abundantly capable OF
making proper recommendations asto who
should fill these positions, without aid
from Kentuckians, Indianains or other
foreigners.
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z. T. Fletcher, of Nicodemus, gave u
Yours for justice,

z. T. Fletcher, of Nicodemus, gave us
a pleasant call on Thursday. BE and
two other men were on the hunt of three
boys, one belonging to Mr.. Fletcher. one
to A. l.. Mcpherson and the other to
Jack" Lovelady. The boys were report
ed to have been in Millbrook Wednesday
night. From there they went north in
some farm wagon. Two of the boys are
fifteen years old, and the other twelve.
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The Illinois supreme court has
affirmed the decision of the lower court in
the case of the anarchists. The defense
will, in all probability, be unable to get
the case before the United States court.
Governor Oglesby is being importuned
by their friends to save the condemned
anarchists. The old gentleman is not be-
lieved to feel like doing 80.
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REPUBLICAN, PRIMARY ELEC-
TON.

WA-KEENEY, KAN, Aug. ID, 1887.
4 II ia hereby recommended that the Republican
nominations for county offices this year be mace Dy
means of the primary election system.
The officers to be nominated are:
A Sheriff.
County Treasurer.
A County Clerk.
Register of Deeds.
County Surveyor.
A Coroner.
Commissioner for the First District-only the
voters of that district to participate in making this
nomination.
The primary elections in the various townships
win be held on Saturday. Oct /, 1887, as follows:
IN wA-KEENEY TOWNSHIP.
wa-Keeney precinct, at Wa-Keeney, O'CLOCK A.
N. to p. M At Wilcox precinct, O'Clock P M. 10
GIN.
IN COLLIER TOWNSHIP.
At Collyer precinct, A. M. to 6P.M. At Banner
precinct, p. II. to 6 P. M.
IN oGALL.AH TOWNSHIP.
AT Ocallah. s A. M. to p. N.
IN GLENCOE TOWNSHIP.
AT the G. ". Cross School House, p. NJ TO 2. NJ
At the times and places above indicated, County
Republican Central Committee will be elected This
Committee will consist of a member-at-large, VINO
ships of Collyer. wa-Keeney and Ogallah, and one
member from Glencoe township.
Judge and clerk shall be elected in each precinct,
and the primary election proceeded with as ct any
general or special election.
Judges of the primary elections are expected TO
see that none but Republicans vote. ALI true Re-
publicans will assist in this matter. $50
The returns of the election for each precinct Will
he made to the present chairman of the County Re-
publican Central Committee at Wa-keeney oy IL,
O'Clock NJ on Monday, October 8, 1887.
By order of the Republican Central COMMITTEE.
GEO. BAKER,
Chairman Rep. Co. Cen. Com.
W. FL. WILCOX, Secy pro tenn.
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FOR COUNTY TREASURER
I am candidate for reelection to the Office of
county treasurer subject to the decision of the Re-
publican primaries, Saturday, Oct. l. 1887
CHAS n C4TBRS
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Having granted the request of many voters, am
now candidate for Register of Deeds, subject to
the decision of the Republican primaries.
GABRELLA T, STICKNEY.
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I am candidate for the Office of Register of
Deeds, subject to the decision of the Republican
primaries on October !, 1887. A. L. GLEASON
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am candidate for County Clerk of Trego coun-
ty, subject to the decision of the Republican pri
naries on October l. 1887. T. r. MOORE
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am candidate for reelection to the Office of
register of deeds subject to the decision of the Re-
publican primaries, Saturday, Oct. l, 1887.
ADA E. Cliff.
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announce myself as candidate for reelection
to the Office of trustee of Collyer township subject
to the action of the Democratic nominating caucus
in the case of one being held.
HIATT J. ]. HRABAK
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FOR COUNTY CLERK.

FUR COUNTY CLERK.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the
ONCE OF county clerk subject to the decision of the
Republican primaries, Saturday, Oct. 1, 1887.
GLEN A. HOAR.
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TOWNSHIP CANDIDATES.

FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE.
hereby announce myself a candidate for
Trustee of Wa-Keeney township, subject to the
Republican nomination, in the case of convention
being held.
DANIEL PERSHING.
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hereby announce myself as q candidate for
sheriff Of Trego county. subject to the decision of
the Republican primary election.
q q PEACOCK
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At the solicitation Of many prominent Republicans
and personal friends, hereby announce myself as
subject to the will of the Republican primary
election. J. r. WILSON,
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hereby announce myfef candidate for sheriff,
subject to the decision OF the Republican primary
elections on October 1, 1887. c. M. PAUL.
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FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.
hereby announce myself es a candidate for the
office OF Register OF Deeds of Trego county, subject
to the decision of the Republican primaries
CHAS. w. SWEET.
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TUX SHEHIfF.
hereby announce myself as a candidate for
sheriff Of Trego county, subject to the Republican
nomination. JOSEPH ESCHER.
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On this proposition, expect the people Of Trego
ty to give me chance to make this statement good.
My stock Of goods is large and well selected consisting
of
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FOR SALE, WANTED, ETC.

HNO RENTAL Office. Enquire of First Ma
Il tiOnal Bank. 445-3
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COUNTY CANDIDATES.
FOR SHERIFF.

FOR SHERIFF.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate for
sheriff Of Trego county. subject to the Republican
nomination. JOSEPH ESCHER
At the solicitation of many prominent Republicans
candidate for the Office of Sheriff of Treco county
subject to the will of the Republican primary
election. J.R WILSON.
hereby announce myself as a candidate for
sheriff Of Trego county subject to the decision of
the Republican primary election.
sc. PEACOCK.
hereby announce myfelf candidate for sheriff,
subject to the decision of the Republican primary
eiectlons on october l, 1887. G. NJ. PAUL..
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.
hereby announce myself es candidate for the
Office of Register Of Deeds of Trego county, subject
to the decision of the Republican primaries
CHAS. W. SWEET.
am candidate for reelection to the Office of
register of deeds subject to the decision of the Re-
publican primaries, Saturday, Oct !, 1887.
ADA E. Cliff.
am candidate for the Office of Register of
Deeds, subject to the decision of the Republican
primaries on October 1, 1887. A. L. GLEASON.
Having granted the request of many voters, 1 am
now candidate for Register of Deeds, subject to
the decision or the Republican primaries
GABRELLA T. STICKNEY.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER
am candidate for reelection to the Office of
county subject to the decision of the Re-
publican primaries, Saturday, Oct. 1, 1887.
CHAS. h. GIBBS.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the
ONCE OF county clerk, subject to the decision of the
Republican primaries, Saturday, Oct. 1, 1887.
GLEN A. HOAR.
am candidate for County Clerk of Trego coun-
ty, subject to the decision of the Republican pri
maries on October !, 1887. T. r. MOORE
TOWNSHIP CANDIDATES.
FOR TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE.
hereby announce myself as a candidate for
Trustee of Wa-Keeney township subject to the
Republican nomination, in the case of convention
being held.
DANIEL PERSHING.
announce myself candidate for reelection
to the Office of trustee of Collyer township subject
to the action of the Democratic nominating caucus
in the case of one being held.
444-f J. j. HRABAK.
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LNOR SALE.-A good horse.
IL 1853 R.. WILSON
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UyANTED.-Ag girl who understands all kinds of
w house work, to work in small family. Apply
to SHERIFF BAKER.
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A UCTION SALE OF FINE CATTLE.-On Sat-
Aurday, Oct. I, ut O'Clock P. M. at my yard at
WaKeeney, will sell to the highest and best bidder
for cash or approved paper, the entire herd OF
choice High Grade Cattle, owned by John Ronquist
ESQ.,, fifty-six head of Short Horn and mixed Poll
Angus in fine condition Also two horse team wag-
on and harness. Will sell in lots to suit purchaser.
Be on hand at O'Clock sharp.
415-2 N. h. SAWTELLE, Auctioneer.
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Nor sALE.-1 team-horse and mare-9 years
I old, colt beside The mare; three year-Old do
nestle mares; ive-year-old mare and nineyear-
old mare hafbreeds, both with colts by their Sides
The above are all broken, and the mares are sup
posed to be with foal. G. E. ADAMS,
42313 Collyer, Kan.
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WANTED. Sewing machines to repair pair have ,,s
my shop on Saturdays at repairing sewing machines
Those having machines in need of repairs will
please bring them to my shop.
40 W. B. KRITCHFIELD.
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this was not disappointed, for I had not been
swimming long when 1 discovered q mast to
which ropes We're attached, so that | had only
to lash myself to it as firmly as possible and
let the waves bear me whithersoever they
would.
Suddenly, however, tremendous eddy
seized me. was thrown violently backward,
Whlrled round and round as il in vortex
then knew nothing more!
When [ recoved consciousness was in one
OF the boats, and May Brodstone was bending
over me.
At daybroak all the boats which had been
separated i'll the darkness was called together,
and the list of the passengers and crew was
read by the captain. AS soon as it was diScOv-
cred that 1 was missing, they rowed back
to look for me, but no one was able TO UNDER
stand why had not taken advantage of the
boats
By this time the sea was quite calm so that
nothing interfered with their search
Presently they perceived dark object, and APP
preaching it, discovered me olinging in desper-
alton to the wreck. laughing and shouting like
a mailman | remained in this condition for
sometime after had been drawn into the boat.
Gradually, however, [ became quieter, al
though lay III dilirium for more than twenty
four hours.
AS soon as my mind was again entirely clear,
related my adventures, which filed all my
hearers, and especially May Brodstone, with
horror.
Now, understand" exclaimed the cap
tain. The rascal! Our boats lost each other
in the darkness. In the morning, they all
came together again except the one which
contained Albert Stretfer and some of the
worst characters among the crew. Either he
steered the boat in another direction, to escape
the punishment which might await him, or he
must have bribed the sailors to desert isl"
Whether tie captain supposition was cor
rect | cannot say, for never, from that time to
this, have | heard anything of Albert SheiFer.
English steamer and landed in England, with
out further accident or adventure. May and I
proceeded at once TO Germany, where we were
married and established our home. My little
wife would not hear of again crossing the
ocean, since it was as impossible for her as for
myself to forget the most terrible moment of
my lie.
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PRICE FIVE CENTS.

genial invitation to everybody to liquor up'
aud gave the crowd minute account of our
first meeting, ending with the compliment:
Y onngster here is game you bet.' With the
words he had paid his score and striding out.
mounted his horse and rode away
on got well out Of that scrape, Chiquito,"
remarked one of his hearers. "Yon neves
heard of him again, suppose ?"
Eyes, l did. A few days afterward his
identity was established, whom he was hanged
in the next settlement by vigilance commit
tee for horse stealing. Then it came out he
was one of the most noted and daring des.
peradoes in the country. He had committed
several murders and was suspected of others,
but they had been done in remote places, and
rs he had never been in our settlement before
the time | encountered him it is not strange
nobody there knew him. When it became
known who he was there was much marveling
as to how had escaped. fully shared in it.
| suppose 1t is hardly necessary to say that if {
had known who he was [ should not have vens
tured to request him to share his tobacco with
ma -
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slight shock. He rubbed his eyes and found
that he had been asleep at his writing table.
ills pen had broken in his hand and this had
disturbed his sleep.
"Have L been writing in my sloep?" said
Wilson
There was no doubt about it. He still held
the broken pom and something was written
on the paper before him. He read these lines I:
"There is yet time for you to be saved. Abandon
your mHrderous--"
His pen had failed him just at this point,
But the writing was in o back hand
The man now thoroughly awake stared at
the paper in establishment. Then he opened
box OF writing paper and examined it. 1t
was OF the same size and quality used by the
author of the mysterious letters!
~ see it all nowl' groancd Wilson. "This
wicked enterprise has so unhinged my mind
that | have night after night in my sleep left
my bed to write these letters to myself. In my
sleep have mailed some of them ard others
have laid just inside the door. Surely the
hand of God is in ths'
But he could not see his way out of the
trouble. Ii he disappointed the anarchists
they would kill him.
1T is all right" lie muttorod. "I'll not
take Bullion's life. know what I'll do.
Day had dawned and he realized that he
would have TO act promptly. He went TO his
mirror, and opening his razor, he took off his
collar.
zone stroke" no said, "and it will be over.'
Just then he heard newsboy crying some
thing in the street. He paused to listen
"All abont Bullion's death!" the boy
shouted.
Wilson dropped the razor and rushed down
into the street in his shirt sleeves. He bought
paper and in n half fainting condition, read
tho startling headlines.
The great millionaire monopolist was dead
A stroke of paralysis had carried him of in tho
night!
Wilson crawled back to his room and falling
on his knees burst into a food Of tears,
ii was some time before he could compose
himself, but after awhile he made his toilet and
visited the headquarters Of the anarchists.
1T is not your f2ult,' sald the president of
the executive committee pleasantly. eve all
know that you would have done your duty
Well, we must pick ont another victim, and
you shall do the killing"
Wilson thanked him with shudder, and
retired.
That night he disappeared from the city, and
from that day to this his fellow-anarchists
have never heard from him, nor have they any
clew to his whereabouts.
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nenry w. Grady,s I.aro 90.

From tie Nashville American.
The most remarkable man that has come to
the fIont IN the south since the war Is Henry W.
Grady. Ills speech at the New England club I'm
New York som months ago, was probably more
WILDLY read aud created more talk tnau any speech
made since the speech ofs s. Prentss ID the con-
tested eotton case IN The house Of representatives,
We do not mean 10 say thst Mr, Grady az n public
speaker has the po9er Of Mr. CIay Or Mr. Welsar
but he has Riig That no other man IF this day has
lie is fertile and bis speeches ffuit'ul and there
is q melody and O Auuor and and sweetness anG o
joyfG and graceful ohappy style nlyer surpassed
md with oil powef that nia.ks tne Whole with
facts that shine Ike stars and tugle Ike silver DOL
lars dropped one On top Of Wlc other.
The speech made by him Oh Atlanta one night last
week on prohibition in Atlauta, ana Which we PRINT
tlis morning lu iul ir9a TIE CJE6TrTluUN is
without parallel
IlMa1 bogemcl With facts md 70 sparkling with
wit GId So pleasing in stY1e, ara go wonderfully
Original iu h0H ylt, that T. Wlli probably have q
wider ead more general circulation than his cole
brated cub speech.
Taking on old sub'eah 10 Ing dacorated II With
h0wefs, pollllpd be vi fhgioric cpauHed ID with
gems ana blessed II W4th lutni Gu.ll ihe reader once
iu 10 hurrie5 from sentence togenteuce smiling, cry
nv blessing Tie man with his great zig neart, ana
blessing the cause lh RIlgH hs " engaged, 81 least
Extracts Of this speech have been published hero
but We PRINT the eniiro speech word tor word, a. IL
was delivered.
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4. historic Tree.

From the YOUTHS Companion.
An incident Of The revolutionary war which
h authentic though NOT included ia our Histories
nor widely known, IS that Jfthe Liberty tree, which
stood IN Chsr e-toE, South CGrolila. II was huge
uyeO9k, which grew u the center Of the square be-
tween Charlotte ana Boundary streets.
when Tie popular excitement over the stamp act
was at IFS height ia ChHre.t5n 10 1905 about twenty
men, Of ngng to The most influential Cafolinnn
families assembled under this tree, and were adj
Or e3ed VI General CadsAen lie denounced the
measure with Indignation, and prophcsed that the
colonies would never receive jos ice from the moth
or country. lie then, atar a moments solemn
pause, de.lred that the only hope or tie future
lay III tie severance ofHl bonds with England. and
inthe Independence 81 the colonies.
This, II ogaereA, was tie irst tine that the
Independence Of the country was spoken ofin
public.
lilo men assembled then joined hands aroundtha
o'3 oak and pledged thcmaoyes u resist oppression
Gle death. Ibeir uaIaes st.tl on record Most
81 leu were distinguished for taeir courage anG
patriotism during hs struggle which followed.
Tho Liberty tree was regarded with such revey
cuce by the enthusiastic CaroniAus that Sir Hey ~
Clinton after the surrender of Charleston " tha
H4tah o.dored II to g destroyed. II W cut
down, gn1 afterwards it bfaaches were p rnally
beapea obcugis trunk and burned,
C7epaapi saui a womans scorn y not TO bs
trihed with Especially when YOU Yep on ID in &
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7tzqs Slftpgs When q woman wishes 10 make
soft soap She never gets gaad beeeuse her neighbog
gives her the lye.
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C7epe'1pi sap, woman's scorn y not TO bs
trihed' eith. Especially when you Z.ep on ii in q
elowded horse car.